23 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1928
Page
1
The Liberal urges residents to share neighborhood happenings to showcase Lordsburg to distant readers and potential investors. A city Christmas tree at the park, lit each evening during Christmas Week with carols, could boost hospitality and community spirit.
Telegram received by N J Scott states Roy Peak died early this morning in Westwood California. Pearl and Ruby, former Scott Auto Co mechanic and city council member, had many friends in Lordsburg who mourn his sudden loss. Also mentioned are Charles Parkhill of Glasgow declared insane after harassing Miss Ruth Evans by phone, and David Glaenz of Duluth who lost a right ear while fleeing arrest.
The Anita Copper Company announces an extensive development program after a directors' meeting in Los Angeles. With 200 acres adjoining the &5 mine, they will replace the steam plant with full electrification, introduce a new compressor hoist pumps head frame and ropes, build new housing for equipment, and lay a 2.5 mile heavy gauge tramway to connect with the Southern Pacific main line. Directors include George Weimer and C H Henderson of Wheeling WV.
Dudley M Steele, chief organizer of the September international air derby, spent weekend near Lordsburg praising the airport and its air racer services. He was hosted by the chamber of commerce secretary and vows to boost Lordsburg. Thomas Kerslake and Jane Thompson wed in England, ages 95 and 91.
A historical poem mocks a corrupt figure described as a knocker with a corkscrew soul and jelly backbone. It contrasts him with Judas Iscariot, noting even the traitor had more character and condemns the figure’s rotten principles and menace.
After three weeks of practice the Lordsburg Mavericks head to Deming to face the Miners in a road test before Thanksgiving. Fullback Shorty Gale is hobbling but expected to play. every regular eligible and the squad aims for a season ending victory.
A proposal urges upstream storage on the Gila with a 200000 acre foot reservoir to save 55000 acre feet for San Carlos and Florence-Casa Grande. It would irrigate about 4000 acres, reduce bank washing and silt behind Coolidge dam, serving Hidalgo New Mexico 3000 acres, Greenlee Arizona 5300, and Lomonville Safford 32000. Current losses exceed 200000 annually in Duncan. Rights suggest 40300 acres irrigable above Coolidge, storage could raise to about 80000 acres and double regional production.
Late Wednesday evening a Duncan couple's young daughter fell from a box at school injuring an arm. An X-ray showed a dislocation with no broken bones. She was treated at Dr. Paul Austins office and returned to Duncan the next morning. Geoffrey Gildans of London declared his son a snob and left $145,000 to nephews and nieces. Mrs Esther Hendon aged 103 of Bromwich England is a widow for 83 years.
The Everybody Wins campaign speeds toward the final period with thousands of votes cast and rivals tied closely. Subscriptions determine leaders as the end of the first period approaches this Saturday night, with a Chevrolet sedan and other prizes at stake for the most energetic hustlers.
Mr and Mrs John Zenon Mr and Mrs O C Harria of Holtville California and Mr Elmer Toney of Fl Centro California on a hunting trip in the Black Range. They were successful in taking five deer and plan to make Lordsburg their headquarters next year as they report eight inches of snow in the mountains. Subscribe for the Liberal.
The State Highway Department thanks Lordsburg for supporting Highway Safety Week. Local hand bills from the County, City, Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Club, PTA and Public Schools were appreciated. Editor Haystead of the New Mexico Highway Journal expects to visit Lordsburg soon.
The notice lists candidates for votes accepted up to Wednesday night with names and counts for Lordsburg Hutchinson Duncan Animas Rodeo and Bedrock. It warns candidates to file two cash reports weekly or risk deeming inactive and forfeiture of prize or commission.
The piece muses on editors and correspondents as vital to a town’s newspaper presence. It honors merchants who advertise, country reporters who send weekly letters, and editors who rely on local watchers to reveal events.
An enthusiastic audience attended a Monday PTA meeting featuring a performance of Miss Elizabeth Garrette’s song, readings by Prof Glen Hothrock and Miss Pano Garner, and remarks on National Hook Week. Teachers from the Albuquerque conference shared insights on school lands and future revenues while Wilson School’s Miss Alexander praised her department’s concerted efforts with 500 voices. Continued on page 4.
While driving on Duncan road last Monday morning Mr and Mrs John Hatton escaped serious injury when their Chevrolet coupe overturned after Nat Han braked to yield to another car. The Kattans were moved to DeMon Hospital where Mr Kattan suffered a lacerated wrist and a nervous shock. He returned to work Tuesday.
Mr. William Nicholson of Tulan Oklahoma arrived in Lordsburg last Wednesday to visit his brother J. A. Nicholson and family. Last night Mrs. Nicholson hosted a dinner party in his honor with guests Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hanner and daughter Thelma.
Tom Adams arrested earlier in the week by Chief Conner for driving while intoxicated appeared before Judge Marcalis for a preliminary hearing. He was bound over to the district court and jailed in the county facility. Chief Conner aims to make Safety Week meaningful in Lordsburg.
Lordeturk hosts a two day rodeo in Lordsburg with arena, track and carload of horses. J N Lester arrived from Arizona to supervise preparations with events, carnival by Greenburg Amusement Company, and a dance with music by Deming Dark Horses. Proceeds include $1000 in prize money and nominal entry fees to draw horsemen and ropers from the Southwest.
Thanksgiving services will be held at the Methediat Church Thursday. Rev W W Wilkerson of the Baptist Church will preach the sermon and Rev D W Hadwin of the Christian Church will give the prayer and scripture reading. Lordsburg Choral Club will perform and lead the singing. Public is invited.
Thomas Hussey of Batavia New York has worn the same hat for fifty years. Henry Elsen of Chicago asked police to arrest his wife after she drove him to attempt suicide twice.
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